Is ASDA Crispy Shredded Chicken 450g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

b1
dextrose
calcium carbonate

b1

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Vitamin B1 can come from both animal and plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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dextrose

calcium carbonate

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Ingredients

Chicken Breast (60%), Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Rapeseed Oil, Water, Wheat Starch, Lentil Flour, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Yeast Extract Powder, Raising Agent (Ammonium Carbonates), Spices, Sunflower Oil, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper Extract, Capsicum Extract, Garlic Extract, Colour (Paprika Extract)

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What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?

An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.